Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

Atlus has a fascinating new world for RPG fanatics to explore, but it might not have enough substance to complement its high style. Read Review

The third installment of the long-running RPG series from Atlus expands into the third dimension with designs based on those of artist Kazuma Kaneko. Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne tells the tale of a high school student lost in some bizarre circumstances when creepy apocalyptic visions begin to haunt him and its up to him to put a stop to it. Features include: a story system that allows players to make multi-branching choices that affects the outcome and direction of their game, and a battle engine that's been upgraded to 3D while remaining true to its earlier 2D roots. To make things even more interesting, the US release of Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne boasts all the upgraded features from the Japanese special edition known as Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniacs.

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Seeing a Shin Megami Tensei title in the States is surprising. Though super-popular in Japan, the "Megaten" games have long been deemed too odd, complex, and most of all, dark for the American market. Most RPG fans are used to fantasy adventures with neon-clothed characters, not the modern-day, occult-tinged demon-summoning and post-apocalyptic scenarios offered by the Megaten series. Yet, here's Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne, nicely translated and waiting to be unleashed on America. I'm thrilled that Megaten has finally cracked the U.S. market, and I'm only slightly less thrilled about the quality of the game itself. Read More »

If you're an RPG fan and Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne isn't on your radar, beware: you're in danger of missing out on what could be the best traditional RPG this year. To prove it, we'll go the rest of this preview without editorial comment and dare you not to be intrigued at a simple blow-by-blow of how the gameplay works. Double dare you. Ready? Read More »